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#222 ‒ How nutrition impacts longevity | Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D

The Peter Attia Drive

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Growth Hormone: Risks and Controversies

This chapter explores the complexities of growth hormone and IGF-1 use in patients and athletes, highlighting the lack of clear evidence on their safety and efficacy. It delves into the potential benefits, ethical considerations, and the controversial relationship between growth hormone, cancer risk, and aging. The speaker emphasizes the need for more research to better understand these relationships and their implications for health outcomes.

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